Dorset is a part of England I have not explored much, so when I was invited to stay at Greenwood Grange cottages on the edge of Dorchester I was excited at the prospect of exploring this county more.

Greenwood Grange has a collection of luxury cottages to suit every holiday, whether you are a large family looking for a summer break or a couple hoping for a romantic getaway. We used the Marlott cottage as a base for an early July wedding and it was the perfect weekend home away from home.

There are a range of cottages which sleep between 2 and 12 guests, the smallest are Abbotsea and Wellbridge, and Henchard is the largest with 4 double bedrooms. Our Marlott cottage had 2 bedrooms decorated in a pleasant and simple way… muted hues with accents of colour on the wall art and cushions on the beds. The cottages all seem to have been designed in a chic farmhouse style with comfort in mind.

The Greenwood Grange team kindly stocked our fridge with a few essentials (milk and bread) as well as my requested marmite! The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you could need to make a full dinner, or just a light morning meal and cup of coffee. The layout was very logical which made everything very easy and stress-free to use.

The living room was a sanctuary for us after a fun and tiring wedding. We enjoyed breakfast at the dining table, and on the second morning opened out the back door to reveal a sunny terrace area.

Upstairs, the two bedrooms had everything you could need for a short break. The bathroom was a little dated in design with a bath-shower complex and toilet; it was cramped, but functional.

Greenwood Grange was a very convenient summer stopover and I can imagine it would also be lovely in the winter when you could curl up in the cosy living room with a great film and a cup of hot chocolate.

More information and book a stay at Greenwood Grange here.